How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
But he had no choice. When he was summoned, he had to obey. Those were the rules and any hesitation would only end badly for him. (11.5)
Caleb is also a victim of fate. He is being controlled by Nick's father. One of the only ways he can rebel against his harsh master is to try and change Nick's fate. So it turns out he has some free will, after all, right?
Quote #8
What irony, really. The fate of the entire world, of humanity and demonkyn, was in the hands of a fourteen-year-old boy who had no idea of the untapped powers he'd been born with. (11.43)
Nick may not believe in fate, but other people—and demons—sure do. And they think that their only hope is Nick. That is sure to change Nick's life in ways that are somewhat out of his control.
Quote #9
Nick Gautier had no idea how the random small decisions he was making right now would turn him into the beast Ambrose had become. (13.175)
Perhaps the Nick in the prologue is actually Ambrose. He got to be Ambrose by accepting his fate and letting it carry him down a dark path. But now, Ambrose wants to change his own fate by encouraging Nick to make different decisions.